Early Childhood Educator

Job description

Job Title: Early Years Assistant

Location: Gateshead

Hours: 8:30 to 15:30

Start: September

Pay: £107.71 (Based on 6.5-hour day rate)

Early Years Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting young children in their early stages of development? Do you want to play a vital role in helping pre-school pupils build confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning? Milk Education is working in partnership with a warm and welcoming primary school with a nursery provision in Gateshead to appoint an Early Years Assistant to join their dedicated team.

Early Years Assistant – Role Overview

As an Early Years Assistant, you will work closely with the EYFS team to support teaching and learning within Nursery or Reception. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for early childhood education, whether you are experienced in Early Years or looking to build your career in education.

You will support play-based learning, early phonics, communication development, and social skills, while helping to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment.

Early Years Assistant – Key Responsibilities

Supporting Teaching & Learning

• Support the delivery of engaging, play-based learning activities in line with the EYFS framework

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to develop early literacy, numeracy, and communication skills

• Assist with phonics, early reading, and language development

• Help create an inviting and stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment

Child Development & Wellbeing

• Support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Encourage independence, curiosity, and positive learning behaviours

• Assist with daily routines, including transitions, snack times, and personal care where required

• Build positive relationships with children to support engagement and progress

Teamwork & Professional Practice

• Work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and parents

• Contribute to observations and support assessment of pupil progress

• Support safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe learning environment

Early Years Assistant – Essential Criteria

• Experience working with young children (school, nursery, childcare, or similar)

• A genuine passion for supporting early childhood development

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A patient, nurturing, and proactive approach

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• Must live locally to Gateshead—no relocation

• A relevant Early Years qualification (preferred but not essential)

Early Years Assistant – Why Work with Milk Education?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change, with a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay

• Health and wellbeing support

• Free lesson plans

• 24/7 access to your personal consultant

• Training support sessions

• Referral programme

• Support and guidance if you wish to progress into a permanent role

Early Years Assistant – Apply Now

If you’re ready to make a real difference in an Early Years setting in Gateshead, we’d love to hear from you.

Please email your CV to: elena.stain@milk-education.co.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English